Record every result, not just count it.
Each inspection is stored with the image, the camera's graphics overlay and all mapped measured values, linked to job, lot and shift.
Vision Intelligence for Cognex In-Sight
More than OK/NOK.
Data you can act on.
VysIQ turns every In-Sight inspection into traceable quality data.
An on-premises server connects to your cameras through the In-Sight HMI interface and records every result with image, graphics, measured values, lot and shift. Live dashboards, trend analysis and automated reports for engineering, quality and production.
In-Sight Explorer & In-Sight Vision SuiteEasyBuilder jobs work out of the boxOn-premises Windows service. No cloud.
BORN IN SYSTEM INTEGRATION
We built the tool
we kept missing on site.
VysIQ comes out of many years of integrating Cognex vision systems into production lines. Across projects, one pattern kept repeating: plants with real visibility into their vision systems got far more out of them.
For them, the camera is not just a source of pass/fail signals for the PLC. It becomes an instrument for continuous quality and process improvement. Without that visibility, the knowledge stays inside the camera: images are overwritten, measured values are gone with the next trigger, and root-cause analysis starts with guesswork. VysIQ makes this visibility the default, without changing your inspection logic.
See why parts fail, not only how many.
NOK images, a Pareto of failing tools and measurement trends point to the process step that needs attention.
Tune inspections with data.
Mark false rejects and escapes, adjust tolerances and verify the effect on yield before and after the change.
COMPATIBILITY
Works with the In-Sight systems you already run.
No new cameras, no new inspection software. VysIQ connects to Cognex In-Sight cameras over Ethernet and reads each result the moment it is produced.
IN-SIGHT EXPLOREREstablished In-Sight platforms
Cameras configured with In-Sight Explorer. EasyBuilder and spreadsheet jobs are both supported.
IN-SIGHT VISION SUITECurrent In-Sight platforms
Cameras configured with In-Sight Vision Suite, including EasyBuilder jobs and custom views with write-back.
SUPPORTED SERIES
Latest generation · In-Sight Vision Suite
- In-Sight 2800
- In-Sight 3800
- In-Sight 3900 New
In-Sight Explorer
- In-Sight 7000
- In-Sight 8000
- In-Sight 9000
- InterfaceNative In-Sight HMI interface over WebSocket. No PLC or extra gateway required.
- Device detectionModel, firmware and HMI protocol version are detected automatically on connect.
- Live imageCamera image with the job's own graphics as a scalable SVG overlay.
- Camera controlOnline/offline, trigger, live mode, load and save jobs, edit regions and limits, protected by user roles.
- EmulatorThe In-Sight emulator is supported for offline setup and testing.
- LicensingLicensed per camera. Before you buy, prove VysIQ in a pilot on your own line.
PILOT ON YOUR LINE
Request a pilot See the results on your line before you decide.
No purchase order and no cost for the pilot. We agree on clear goals with you, you run VysIQ on your own cameras, and you decide based on results.
- 01Technical kickoff call
- 02Quote and success criteria
- 03Pilot on your own cameras
- 04Criteria met? Order and keep your setup
OUT OF THE BOX
From existing job
to live dashboard.
Your inspection logic stays on the camera. VysIQ reads the job structure and builds its data model of jobs, inspections and gauges automatically.
Ready as they are.
VysIQ reads EasyBuilder results directly. Every tool that contributes to the job result (Include In Job Pass) becomes a gauge with value, limits and pass/fail status. No changes to the job are needed.
- Tools, values and limits mapped automatically
- Job counters and pass/fail read from the job
# mapped automatically (example) Job Housing_Check └ Inspection 1 ├ Caliper_1 12.48 mm OK ├ Pattern_1 0.93 OK └ Blob_1 412 px NOK
A few named cells, once.
Add a small set of named cells to the job. VysIQ generates the snippet for you, and the built-in Spreadsheet Explorer adds gauges and saves the job back to the camera, with a backup.
# job result and counters Job.Pass Job.PassCount Job.Reset Job.Fail Job.FailCount # per measured tool Edge_1.Name Edge_1.Value Edge_1.Pass Edge_1.Min Edge_1.Max Edge_1.Unit # several inspections per job Inspection_2.Blob_1.Value
- 01
Install
One Windows installer: full, server only or client only.
- 02
Add cameras
Name, IP address, port and license key. The camera connects immediately.
- 03
Automatic mapping
Jobs, inspections and gauges are detected from the results. Missing tags are reported as clear warnings.
- 04
Configure layouts
Arrange widgets on a grid, combine cameras on one dashboard and export layouts to reuse them.
Multiple cameras, one dashboard. VysIQ sets no fixed limit on cameras per dashboard. Capacity is determined by the server hardware: number of cameras, image resolution and trigger rate.
YOUR LINE. YOUR LIVE VIEW.
A dashboard that works your way.
Give operators the detail they need, without losing sight of the line.
Build layouts for a machine, team or shift from more than 20 widget types, grouped into live, chart and statistics widgets.
Customizable per user. Every user sets up their own dashboard layouts, so operators, vision engineers, quality and production each see exactly the data relevant to their role. Layouts can be exported and shared across workstations.
- Live image with In-Sight graphics and a filmstrip of recent inspections
- Gauge trends with mean, ±σ bands, tolerance limits and regression
- Pareto, scatter plots with tolerance rings, shift and lot statistics
- Rolling yield over 5, 15, 30 or 60 minutes
- Camera controls and role-based HMI access
SEE THE PRODUCT IN ACTION
Less explaining.
More seeing.
Take a look inside the VysIQ workspace.
THE VYSIQ WORKSPACEFull-length video · No audio
QUALITY, WITH CONTEXT
Don't just count failures.
Understand them.
The image. The measurement. The moment.
Every inspection is traceable back to its part, image and measured values. Use Pareto charts for recurring failure causes, trends for drifting measurements and scatter plots to correlate two gauges.
- Filter by camera, lot, shift, date, NOK only or with image
- Review NOK images with graphics overlay and all measured values
- Mark false rejects and escapes. Labelled images are protected from automatic cleanup
- Export the evidence for further analysis
INSIGHT BEYOND THE LINE
The right information.
Without the daily collection work.
Make the shift visible.
Cover the last shifts, the last lots or everything since the previous run. Run reports manually, after each shift, daily or at a fixed time, as PDF, CSV, Excel or HTML, saved to a folder or sent by email.
Keep the detail you need.
Select gauges, define their order and export measurement series for your quality workflow, directly from reports or trend charts.
Know when to take a look.
Rolling-window yield per camera with hysteresis, minimum part count and repeat interval, so alerts stay meaningful. Email notifications include NOK images and failure context.
ARCHITECTURE
One server or many.
Your network, your choice.
VysIQ separates the server (acquisition, database, image archive, reports and alarms) from the clients that display the dashboards. Run both on one PC or distribute them across your network.
Standalone
Server and client on one industrial PC at the machine. The fastest way to start, ideal for a single line or a first pilot.
Edge servers + clients
One edge server per machine records images and data locally, so image traffic stays off the plant network. Clients anywhere on the network switch between servers through server profiles.
Central server + clients
Cameras from several machines report to one server on an IT server or virtual machine. One database and one image archive for the whole plant.
- Server
- Windows service on 64-bit Windows 10/11 or Windows Server. Starts with the system and restarts automatically. Tray monitor for service status.
- Clients
- Windows desktop client. Connects to one or more VysIQ servers through saved server profiles.
- Data
- Local SQLite database. Images stored as BMP with SVG graphics overlay, organized by result, shift, lot and camera.
- Storage
- Storage monitor with automatic cleanup by threshold, oldest images first. Labelled images are kept.
- Access
- Viewer, User and Admin roles, salted password hashes, token-based sessions.
- Interfaces
- REST API with OpenAPI documentation and live updates via Server-Sent Events.
- Operations
- Built-in performance diagnostics, server and client logs, local operation without internet access.
- Sizing
- Capacity scales with the hardware. We size CPU, disk throughput and storage with you, based on cameras, resolution and cycle time.
ONE PRODUCT. SHARED UNDERSTANDING.
Built for the people
behind production.
Same data, different views: each role works with its own dashboard layouts, focused on the information it needs.
Vision & automation engineers
Job mapping, live graphics, limits and camera control in one place, for every camera on the line.
Quality teams
NOK images, measured values, Pareto and traceable results per lot and shift.
Production
Live yield and clear views for operators, alarms and shift reports for production leads.
IT teams
On-premises Windows service, local data, role-based access and no cloud dependency.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Technical answers for vision engineers, quality and IT.
Another question? Talk to usWhich Cognex cameras does VysIQ support?
The latest In-Sight Vision Suite generation (In-Sight 2800, 3800 and the new 3900) and the In-Sight Explorer series In-Sight 7000, 8000 and 9000. EasyBuilder and spreadsheet jobs are both supported, and the In-Sight emulator can be used for setup and testing.
Do I have to change my existing inspection jobs?
EasyBuilder jobs work as they are. Spreadsheet jobs only need a few named cells for the job result, counters and the values you want to record. VysIQ generates the snippet, and the Spreadsheet Explorer can add it and save the job back to the camera with a backup.
Does VysIQ change how my camera inspects?
No. The inspection logic and the pass/fail decision stay on the camera, and your PLC communication is unaffected. VysIQ reads the results. Actions that write to the camera, such as changing limits, regions or jobs, are restricted to authorized user roles.
What happens on very high-speed lines?
At very high trigger rates, a camera may not be able to transmit every image. VysIQ then records as many results and images as the camera delivers, and your production statistics stay complete, because pass/fail counts are taken directly from the camera's job counters.
How many cameras can one server handle?
There is no fixed software limit, and several cameras can share one dashboard. Capacity depends on the server hardware, the number of cameras, image resolution and trigger rate. We size the server with you.
What are the system requirements?
64-bit Windows 10/11 or Windows Server, on an industrial PC at the machine, an edge server or a virtual machine. The installer sets up the server as a Windows service, the desktop client, or both.
Does VysIQ need the cloud or an internet connection?
No. VysIQ runs entirely on-premises. Images, results and reports stay in your network.
Where is the data stored, and for how long?
Results are stored in a local database, images in a folder structure by result, shift, lot and camera. The storage monitor deletes the oldest images automatically when a threshold is reached; images you have labelled are kept. Backups run through your existing IT processes.
Can each user have their own dashboards?
Yes. Every user sets up their own dashboard layouts with the cameras, widgets and figures relevant to their role. Layouts can be exported and shared across workstations.
Which languages does the software support?
The client is available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish and Czech.
How is VysIQ licensed, and can I try it first?
VysIQ is licensed per camera. Before you buy, you can run a pilot on your own line: after a short technical kickoff call you receive a quote, and we agree on success criteria together. The pilot runs on your own cameras, at no cost and without a purchase order. If the criteria are met, you order at the quoted price and keep your setup. Request a pilot.
Who provides support?
VysIQ is developed and supported by K2 Digital Transformation GmbH, a certified Cognex partner with long experience in machine vision integration. We support you in German, English and Portuguese, from the pilot to rollout across the plant.
LET'S LOOK AT YOUR PRODUCTION
See what your cameras
could be telling you.
Tell us about your camera models, job types and cycle times. We'll show you how your jobs map into VysIQ and define a focused pilot together.